Information Security Analyst

Your role
 

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
 

You'll be a part of our IT Security and Risk team based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The team plays a vital role in safeguarding the firm’s information assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and embedding security into our operations. They work closely with the wider IT group, legal, and business teams to manage risks proactively and maintain confidence in our security governance.
 

As an Information Security Analyst in our IT Security and Risk team you will:

• Maintain accurate security risk assessments and review control effectiveness within the firm’s ISMS and risk register

• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities and compliance gaps across the IT environment and audit action plans

• Support audits, certifications and client due diligence activities, including responding to client questionnaires and tender requirements

• Provide security input into vendor selection, procurement and third‑party risk processes

• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend practical control improvements

• Design and deliver security awareness and education initiatives tailored to different audiences

• Prepare clear, audience‑appropriate materials for executives, legal teams and technical stakeholders

• Collaborate with IT, legal and business teams to embed security into projects and governance forums

• Build effective working relationships with auditors, vendors and external security partners
   

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you
 

You will have:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP (desired)

• Experience in a large corporate environment, ideally with at least 3 years in an infrastructure role

• Experience with maintaining and implementing IT security industry standards and controls such as ISO27001 and ASD Essential Eight

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes, and risk management best practices

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others

Your development
 

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
 

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks
 

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
   

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!